Suppressor Rules in Flux | Birmingham News

Gun suppressors are now federally tax-free, but confusion reigns as a Texas court ruling questions whether they still need the old National Firearms Act registration. While sales at stores like T&T Guns have skyrocketed—sometimes tripling—most dealers are still clinging to the traditional process out of caution. ATF hasn’t updated its rules yet, leaving shop owners like Andrew Sorrell in limbo: he sees the registration as unconstitutional but won’t risk his business without federal clarity. He hopes the issue heads to the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, approval times for suppressors have shrunk from months to weeks, and stores are stocking up ahead of what could be a surge in demand. Experts stress that suppressors are mainly for hearing protection—not crime—and argue it’s time to make them easier to obtain without the current bureaucratic hurdles. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://1819news.com/news/item/foley-gun-shop-sees-suppressor-sales-surge-amid-federal-changes More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1a672031390a2373 Report issues to [email protected].